“Siempre Ascendiendo” is the currency of the Mexican state of Nuevo León and it is constantly honoring it with a new skyscraper in Monterrey or with another novelty for the enjoyment of New Leonese and visitors.
We invite you to take a walk through the most fantastic tourist places in Nuevo León.
The best tourist places in Nuevo León:
1. Linares
It is a New Leonese Magical Town located on the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico, on the border with Tamaulipas. It is 131 km from Monterrey and 156 km from Ciudad Victoria.
In the town the Plaza de Armas, the Municipal Palace and the Cathedral of San Felipe Apóstol are distinguished.
The Plaza de Armas is on the first block from the historic center and has beautiful garden areas and a picturesque kiosk.
Opposite the square is the Municipal Palace, a magnificent two-level neoclassical building with balconies and balustrades.
Another beautiful building in front of the Plaza de Armas is the old Linares casino, built in a French neoclassical style and built taking the Paris Opera as a reference.
In the Magic Town you cannot stop tasting its Glorias, a delicious dulce de leche that has made Linares famous.
The tradition of the drummers is part of the Linar cultural heritage. The sound of the drums accompanies a dance of northern syrup.
2. Hacienda de Guadalupe
In 1667, the Spanish mining businessman Alonso de Villaseca founded a viceregal ranch on the road that currently connects the Cerro Prieto Dam with the Magic Town of Linares, about 12 km from it.
De Villaseca had a beautiful mansion built with ashlar walls, bulging columns, and rooftops and later donated the property to the Jesuit order, in an attempt to reassure the indigenous Chichimecas of the region.
The Jesuits built the chapel and the aqueduct that carried the water to the old sugar cane mill, located almost 1 km from the hacienda, of which the ruins are preserved.
In the middle of the 18th century, the Jesuits auctioned Guadalupe, which from that moment was passed through different hands of private owners.
At the beginning of the 20th century, before the Mexican Revolution, the hacienda was one of the most beautiful and prosperous in the region.
It was occupied by the revolutionary troops and after the Revolution it recovered its agricultural boom.
In 1981 it was bought by the Autonomous University of Nuevo León and is the current headquarters of the Faculty of Earth Sciences.
3. Huasteca Canyon
This canyon, located near the head of Santa Catarina, is located within the Cumbre de Monterrey National Park.
It is one of the best tourist places in Nuevo León, with entertainment such as mountain biking, hiking, climbing and rock descent.
When President Lázaro Cárdenas signed his creation decree in 1939, this national park in the Sierra Madre Oriental became the largest in the country, with almost a quarter of a million hectares.
In 2000 it was redefined to 177,396 hectares and now occupies the fifth national place in size.
The canyon is a rocky paradise, with limestone walls to ascend and rappel in unbeatable conditions and with vast spaces to admire.
Early risers to this canyon near Monterrey can watch the dawn materialize behind Cerro de la Silla, painting the rocky walls pink.
In the rainy season a stream forms at the bottom of the canyon and enthusiasts of kayaking and other water sports enter the scene.
Mountain hikers and cyclists have endless possibilities, and those who top the elevations enjoy splendid views.
Tour guides are available in the canyon to take visitors to spectacular sites such as the Nido de los Aguiluchos and Guitarritas.
4. Bustamante Grottoes
They are located in the Sierra de Gomas, 7 km from the municipal seat of Bustamante and 107 km northwest of Monterrey.
They were discovered in 1906 by a peasant who was collecting palm hearts, which is why they are also called Grutas del Palmito.
The touristic route of the caves is approximately 3 km long, in which the visitor observes the capricious forms that stalactites and stalagmites have adopted over thousands of years.
In October 2018, Bustamante was recognized as a Mexican Magic Town, being the third in Nuevo León after Linares and Santiago.
This designation will promote a greater influx of visitors to the caves and other places of interest in the municipality, such as the Bustamante Canyon and the San Lorenzo spring.
In the town they make the well-known Bread of Bustamante and its polkas and semites made in traditional ovens are famous in Nuevo León.
Baked kid is another gastronomic distinctive of the Pueblo Mágico, as well as a mezcal that they prepare using the oldest techniques in the region.
Local crafts are mainly basketry and hats made with the natural fiber of the palm heart.
5. Chipitín Canyon
It is located in the town of Potrero Redondo in the municipality of Santiago.
It is frequented by fans of rappelling, as there are seven areas of different levels of demand for this sport, which guarantees fun for novice and experienced practitioners.
It is in the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park and is also called “Siete Rápeles”.
The trip between Monterrey and Potrero Redondo takes about three hours and it is advisable to do it in a four-wheel drive vehicle, since these are necessary to reach the rappel points.
Usually, extreme athletes who go to the Chipitín Canyon in search of adrenaline in abundance, meet at the Cola de Caballo Hotel, located 35 km from Potrero Redondo.
In the town there are cabins and horses for rent.
On the way between the rappelling sites, you will cross springs and pools of crystalline waters. There is a 90-meter waterfall, whose waters are dammed in charming pools of emerald green and blue.
Other attractions of the Chipitín Canyon are the Cuevas de la Tía Rosa, the zip lines and the Pozo del Gavilán.
6. Cueva de la Boca
It is also known as Cueva de Agapito Treviño, the name of a legendary bandit from the 19th century, a kind of New Leonese Robin Hood played by Pedro Infante in a film from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
Treviño never killed anyone and was generous, sharing his earnings with people in need. His loot was hidden in the Cueva de la Boca. He was shot in 1854, at the age of 25.
The cave is a sanctuary for bats, hosting six species of Chiroptera. These fascinating animals come and go in herds, exhibiting their fantastic echolocation conditions.
At dusk, a closed cloud of about five million specimens leaves the cave in search of food and returns after having consumed 50 tons of insects, which helps with pest control.
The Cave of Agapito Treviño has not been fully explored and according to legend, somewhere, a small treasure is found, the result of robberies from landowners and wealthy people of the time.
It is located in the municipality of Santiago, behind the curtain of the Presa de la Boca and its wide entrance can be seen from afar.
7. Matacanes Canyon
It is one of the top places for canyoning and extreme sports in Nuevo León and to go you have to reach the town of Potrero Redondo and do the rest of the tour on foot.
It is a canyoned sector of part of the course of the Lagunillas River as it descends through the steepings of the Sierra Madre Oriental, with impressive rocky walls, waterfalls, tunnels and capricious stone formations.
Several depart from Monterreytours for this wonderful canyon, located in the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, where you can rappel, jump into beautiful pools of turquoise blue waters and slide down natural slides.
Matacanes is a truly extreme experience in Nuevo León. If you are out of shape, you should get physically fit in the run-up to the trip as the activities are very strenuous.
You must go with a responsible operator and make sure that there are enough guides in the group, at least one for every five visitors.
The period of greatest influx is from May to August, when the climate is more stable and the temperature is warmer. The winter season is for more experienced canyoners.
8. Chipinque Ecological Park
Chipinque is an area of the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park of almost 1800 hectares, with altitudes that range from 700 to 2200 meters above sea level.
In Chipinque there is an ecological park of the same name that is located 15 minutes from Monterrey and is open every day of the year between 6 a.m. m. and 7:30 p. m.
It is administered by an organization with a board of trustees, which ensures the conservation of the environment while providing various entertainment to visitors.
The park has a gym, hiking trails, mountain biking, wildlife observation, butterfly farm, insectary, viewpoints and recreational areas.
In the butterfly farm you can admire beautiful species of this kind of insects, including the Vanessa cardui.
Throughout the park there are several viewpoints to contemplate the immensity of the landscapes and the city.
The outdoor gym has a variety of stationary machines to complement sports activities.
The tours through the wooded trails allow you to admire the animal and plant species that live in the park.
The trails are guided, providing information of interest about the local flora and fauna, especially for the training of children and young people.
9. Star Biopark
Among the tourist places of Nuevo León, this park stands out, which is located at km 9 of the Rayones highway, near the city of Montemorelos.
Its main attraction is the Serengeti safari, which allows you to meet and feed various species of fauna in wildlife.
Other attractions include Crocodiles in Action, The Arctic, Dinosaur Land, Loko River and Mysteries of the Night.
For hikers and observers of natural life, the biopark has the Bara-Bara and Las Cascadas trails, the 7 Mountains Viewpoint and the Animalia attraction, with shows of animals.
Young people have fun moving down the Kamba zip line, while children do it in Mini Kamba and Chorritos.
There is also a climbing wall, a mini zoo, an area for walking animals and an area for skill games.
In the La Yuca Garden there are several desert species, while the knowledge of species from the past is provided by the Mammoth Museum and the huge skeleton of a whale.
Access to the Estrella Biopark has a regular price of 235 MXN and children under 90 cm pay 140 MXN.
The regular price includes all facilities, except Rio Loko and the climbing wall, which have separate fees.
10. La Estanzuela Natural Park
This park, with wonderful natural landscapes, is called the “waterfall paradise” of Monterrey.
The coniferous forests of the mountainous relief lay a carpet of greenery over the spaces furrowed by streams of crystalline waters that form beautiful waterfalls.
Near the main entrance of the park is an old restored stone house that houses an environmental education center.
Walking through the paved paths, inside the park, you begin to feel the sounds of nature, especially those of the clear and clean waters that run vertiginously, forming jumps.
The waterfalls form natural pools of delicious waters, in which you can take a refreshing dip.
After walking for half an hour up the hill, you will reach the main waterfall, which is the largest and most beautiful in the park.
There are also palapas and you can request a guided tour. The natural park is located on the way to Valle Alto, in the La Estanzuela sector, 20 km from Monterrey.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p. Access costs MXN 20, with free admission for children and seniors.
11. Cerro de la Silla
It is a mountainous system of the Sierra Madre Oriental, which is the geographic icon of Monterrey and the pride of the people of Monterrey.
The name was given in the 16th century by the Portuguese-Hispanic nobleman and explorer Alberto del Canto, founder of Saltillo and one of the first residents of Monterrey, due to its profile similar to a saddle.
The system has four peaks: Antena, La Virgen, Sur and Norte, the latter being the highest, with 1821 meters above sea level.
It was declared a Protected Natural Area and Natural Monument and there are several trails to crown the elevations, with stops along the route.
Cerro de la Silla is crucial for the sustainability of Monterrey and the preservation of its natural resources, including sources of water, air, soils, and plant and animal species.
It is a refuge for wildlife species, such as armadillos, squirrels, opossums, coyotes and red-tailed hawks, some at risk of extinction.
12. Canal de Santa Lucía, Monterrey
Monterrey has many attractions, but few such as the Canal and Paseo de Santa Lucía, which in a short time, since its inauguration in 2007, has become an emblem of the city.
This artificial river with a pedestrian path has a length of 2.5 km, being the longest in Latin America of its kind and is one of the new wonders of Mexican engineering and construction.
It commemorates the Ojo de Agua de Santa Lucía, the place where the Malaga colonizer, Diego de Montemayor, founded the city for the definitive time in Monterrey in 1596.
The canal connects the Macroplaza with the Fundidora Park, two other attractions in Monterrey, and is crossed by small boats that are boarded near the Museum of Mexican History.
Along the promenade there are bridges, fountains, museums, murals, cafes, restaurants and other places of interest.
Along the way there are two dozen fountains, large-format sculptures and a set of information sheets with texts on different events in the history of the city.
One of the most popular sculptures is La Lagartera, by the artist Francisco Toledo, installed on the canal, in front of the Museum of Mexican History.
13. El Sabinal National Park
It is located on the outskirts of the town of Cerralvo and its name is due to the abundance of junipers that form gallery forests.
The sabino (ahuehuete, Mexican cypress) is a native species of Mexico, designated "national tree" in 1921 during the commemoration of the first centenary of Independence, due to its characteristics of beauty, size, splendor and longevity.
The Sabines can live for thousands of years and their name ahuehuete means "old man of the water" in the Nahua language.
With 7,237 hectares, this national park is the smallest in the country.
It is traveled by a small train and in the area there is a community center and there is a pool, palapas with grills, a playground and trails to walk.
Cerralvo, located 94 km northeast of Monterrey, was the first Hispanic population of the new Leonese kingdom in the New World, being called the "Cradle of Nuevo León."
The old City of León, founded in 1582, was depopulated, and was re-founded in 1626 with the name of San Gregorio de Cerralvo.
14. The Knife Dam
This dam reservoirs the waters of the San Juan River in the New Leon municipality of China, 111 km east of Monterrey, being one of the main sources of water in the Monterrey metropolitan area.
It has a capacity of more than 1,100 cubic hectometres of water and is managed for tourism purposes like a state park.
It is a common destination for sport fishing, especially due to the abundance of bass. In the park area there are trails, palapas, grills and areas of camping.
The park is open from Wednesday to Sunday between 7 a.m. and 7 p. m., charging 70 MXN (vehicle only) and 140 MXN (vehicle with boat).
Fish outside the 15 to 21 inch range must be returned to the water and only one specimen is allowed to be retained for consumption, except between March and April when all catches must return to the lake.
The municipality of China is named after San Felipe de Jesús de China, considered the first saint of Mexico.
The municipal lands are mainly dedicated to a flourishing cattle ranch and China is gastronomically known for its kid.
15. Boca de Potrerillos
Among the tourist places of Nuevo León in the field of archeology, this site stands out at the entrance to the Potrerillos Canyon, near the municipal seat of Mina, 65 km northwest of Monterrey.
The great attraction of the place is the large number of petroglyphs and cave paintings, being one of the largest deposits in Mexico.
Some 3,000 stone engravings of abstract designs have been counted and specialists have identified astronomical, calendrical and ritual purposes.
Evidence shows that it was a considerably large population and the remains of pre-Hispanic furnaces and other objects dated with carbon 14 indicate that the oldest are from 9 millennia BC.
The most remote petroglyphs are 8000 years old.
Due to the petroglyphs of an astronomical nature, it is believed that Boca de Potrerillos was an astronomical observatory of the communities that inhabited the area 7000 years ago.
Santiago Nuevo Leon
It is a New Leonese Magical Town, with an excellent mountain climate, located 30 km from Monterrey.
It is located in a valley delimited by the Sierra de la Silla and the Sierra Madre, with an average annual temperature of 14 ° C in its highest part, at 2300 meters above sea level.
It was founded towards the end of the 17th century and named Villa de Santiago in 1831, a name that continues to be used.
In its historic center it has beautiful colonial buildings, such as the temple of Santiago Apóstol, the Municipal Presidency, where the Museum of History works, and the House of Art and Culture.
Near Santiago there are beautiful natural attractions, such as the Salto Cola de Caballo, a beautiful 27-meter high waterfall that descends from the Sierra Madre Oriental.
In the area you can go horseback riding and mountain bike tours and ATVs.
Grottoes of Garcia
These imposing caves were discovered in the mid-19th century by a family looking for firewood and are estimated to be 60 million years old.
The main attractions are its rooms with curious rock structures that receive names alluding to their shapes, such as The Chinese Tower, The Christmas Tree, The Frozen Fountain, The Birth and The Theater.
The Hall of Light is illuminated by natural rays that enter through a hole in the ceiling of the cavern and from El Mirador de la Mano you can admire a stalagmite that took the shape of a hand.
The Eighth Wonder is a rocky column that was formed when a stalactite and a stalagmite joined.
The Grutas de García are located 30 km from Monterrey in an area that was under the sea, as evidenced by the marine fossils embedded in the walls of the caves.
They are accessible by a cable car that travels 625 meters in about three minutes.
Monterrey tourist attractions
Monterrey is a modern city that preserves its traditional features and has a large number of attractions that express these two facets, such as its historical museums and its skyscrapers.
Government Palace Museum
It is located in the Canal de Santa Lucía complex and was inaugurated in 2006 in a restored centennial building.
It goes through the most important political, economic and social events in the history of Nuevo León.
Museum of Mexican History
Although the design of its headquarters is avant-garde, this institution (located in the museum complex of Paseo de Santa Lucía) offers an exhibition on the history of Mexico from pre-Hispanic times to modernity.
One of its spaces is dedicated to the biodiversity and geological aspects of Nuevo León and Mexico.
Northeast Museum
It was another of the buildings fitted out or erected during the modernization and restoration of the central helmet of Monterrey as a result of the celebration of the Universal Forum of Cultures 2007.
It exhibits historical pieces of the territory, currently occupied by Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Coahuila and part of the North American state of Texas.
Monterrey Pavilion Tower
It rises 214 meters, being the highest tower in Monterrey and in northern Mexico. At various points of its 50 floors there are terraces to admire the city and its surroundings.
It has a hotel, a convention center for 3800 people, brand stores, restaurants and other facilities.
Monterrey Insignia Tower
When it is finished, it will unseat the Monterrey Pavilion Tower as the tallest skyscraper in the Monterrey metropolitan area, also becoming a Mexican and Latin American summit.
It will have 330 meters and 77 floors, with a revolving viewpoint on the top floor. Includes hotel, convention center, offices, shops, restaurants, cultural esplanade and residential flats.
Citizen Tower
It is 180 meters high, is located in the Fundidora Park and is the second highest tower in Monterrey. It can be admired in all its majesty from the Canal de Santa Lucía.
It is owned by the New Leonese government and most of its 36 floors are occupied by state government offices.
Unity Bridge
This bridge (cable-stayed over the Santa Catarina River = competes with the skyscrapers as a modern icon of Monterrey.
It joins the municipality of San Pedro Garza García with the city whose metropolitan area the municipal entity is integrated into.
It was inaugurated in 2003 after a controversy over its cost, but it proved its usefulness in 2010 when it was the only large bridge available amid the overflows caused by Hurricane Alex.
What to do in Monterrey without money
People on a budget can do many free activities at La Sultana del Norte.
Get to know the Old Quarter
Most of the preserved historic center of Monterrey dates from the 18th century.
Strolling through its cobbled streets you can admire beautiful viceregal houses, from the time when the territory had the unusual condition of a kingdom in the New World attached to a viceroyalty.
Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Monterrey
It is a beautiful 18th century building that combines a baroque façade with the neoclassical style.
In its architecture, a three-section tower, an octagonal dome and a central nave are distinguished, in which the niche chapels located on the sides stand out.
The chapel of the tabernacle is particularly outstanding for its silver front.
Spend some time at the Macroplaza
When it was opened in 1984, this colossal 400,000 m2 it was the fifth largest of its kind in the world.
Its emblematic structure is the Faro del Comercio, almost 70 meters high, which has a laser lighting system that at night can be seen from all corners of the city.
Tour Fundidora Park
Walking from the Macroplaza along the Paseo de Santa Lucía you reach the Fundidora Park, which recalls the importance of the Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey company in the Mexican steel development.
It displays a huge furnace crane, a steel ladle, and other parts used in steelmaking, amid well-tended green areas.
Some attractions located in the Fundidora Park, such as the Horno 3 Steel Museum and the ice rink, charge access.
Take advantage of the free day of the museums
Some museums in Monterrey have one day of free access. At the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey, better known as MARCO, it's Wednesday.
It is located next to the Macroplaza and in its permanent room it mainly exhibits works by Mexican artists. Its temporary exhibitions are of great renown.
What to do in Monterrey on the weekend
The weekend can be spectacular in Monterrey whatever your interest, whether visiting cultural places, eating or enjoying a good drink.
Look at the stars at the Alpha Planetarium
It is in the municipality of San Pedro Garza García, within the metropolitan area of Monterrey and has one of the largest astronomical observatories in Latin America among those intended for the public.
It also has an IMAX cinema, aviary, a science garden and a stained glass Pavilion of the Universe, the only work of this artistic genre made by Rufino Tamayo.
Admire the Glass Museum
Lovers of the beauty of glass will find themselves at ease in this museum located in Mariano Escobedo 1735.
The collection encompasses pre-Hispanic natural formations, colonial glass, industrial glass and pharmaceutical glass from the containers used by the old apothecaries.
Another interesting section is the pulquero glass, created in Mexico to pack pulque, one of the national drinks.
Get drunk on Mexican beer history in Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
The Cuauhtémoc Brewery was founded in Monterrey in 1890, being one of the pioneering companies in the industrial development of the city.
It merged in 1988 with Cervecería Moctezuma, forming a company with a dozen brands and plants in various states of the country that produce more than 2.5 million liters of beer per year.
The Monterrey headquarters are located in a beautiful red brick building. You can take an interesting tour of the facilities, ending with a tasting.
Go out and enjoy the delicious gastronomy of Monterrey
Monterrey cuisine prides itself on dishes such as kid al pastor, machaca, flank steak, cuajitos and beans with poison, these so called because they contain two types of chilies, ancho and guajillos, which make them truly powerful.
In Monterrey there are several restaurants where you can enjoy the exquisite Monterrey cuisine, such as El Gran Pastor, El Rey del Cabrito, El Rancho and El Lindero.
Have a few drinks
The predominantly warm and desert environment of Nuevo León has oriented its cities and towns to the consumption of cold drinks, mainly beer and cocktails made with tequila and mezcal.
In the clubs and bars of Monterrey you can enjoy a wide variety of regional, national and international beers, the best cocktails prepared with typical national spirits and any beverage of your choice.
In Monterrey clubs and bars (such as La Bodeguita del Medio, La Cervecería de Barrio and La Rambla) you will have a great time.
Places near Nuevo León to vacation
Near Nuevo León there are several charming towns to visit for a tasty vacation. Among these are Arteaga and Parras de la Fuente (Coahuila) and Mier (Tamaulipas).
Arteaga, Coahuila
This Coahuilense Magical Town is located 88 km from Monterrey and is called The Switzerland of Mexico for its alpine climate.
Near Arteaga is the Bosques de Monterreal complex, which is the only place in Mexico with slopes to ski on natural snow.
In this resort, with cozy cabins, you can also ski outside the winter season on its artificial track and practice other mountain entertainment.
Wed, Tamaulipas
It is an 18th century colonial town located in the north of Tamaulipas, near the border with the United States.
He was the protagonist of important events during the United States Intervention in Mexico in the 1840s.
One of the places of interest in Mier is the Casa de los Frijoles, where there is a museum.
It receives its name because during the conflict the Mexicans captured a group of Texan soldiers and, not wanting to shoot them all in one fell swoop, they selected them through a lottery with the color of the beans.
Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila
It is another Magical Town of Coahuilense, located 228 km from the capital of Nuevo León.
It is an oasis in the middle of the desert, with beautiful places such as the Plaza del Reloj, the Municipal Palace, the House of Culture, the Church of San Ignacio de Loyola and that of Santo Madero.
The first wine made by the conquerors in the New World was made in these lands and winemakers (such as Casa Madero) have continued that old tradition.
Cheap tourist destinations near Monterrey
Near Monterrey there are several cozy towns that offer great attractions at affordable prices.
These towns include Viesca and Cuatrociénagas (Coahuila) and Real de Catorce (San Luis Potosí), all less than four hours from the capital of Nuevo León.
Viesca, Coahuila
This Coahuilense Magical Town is linked to the history of Mexico, since Miguel Hidalgo stayed there while escaping from the Spanish army after declaring Independence. It also welcomed Benito Juárez.
The main tourist attractions in Viesca are the Plaza de Armas (with its beautiful Bicentennial Clock), the Santiago Apóstol temple, the General Jesús González Herrera Municipal Museum, the former hacienda and chapel of Santa Ana de los Hornos and the Dunas de Bilbao.
The dunes are a space that was formed when the territory was under the sea and are frequented by enthusiasts of off-road vehicles.
Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí
It is a Magical Town of Potosí, located at more than 2700 meters above sea level in the Sierra de Catorce.
From the long period of mining exploitation that lasted three centuries, splendid buildings remained, such as the Casa de la Moneda, the churches of the Immaculate Conception and the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Plaza de Toros and the Palenque de Gallos.
Other attractions of the place are the Ogarrio tunnel, the ghost mining town and the Hacienda Laguna Seca, as well as the El Quemado hill (a sacred Huichol center).
Cuatrocienegas, Coahuila
Cuatrocienagas de Carranza, Venustiano Carranza's hometown, is known for its lagoons and springs in the middle of the Coahuila desert.
En la que fuera casa familiar del destacado revolucionario funciona un museo que exhibe objetos de época y documentos ligados a la vida de Carranza.
Otros lugares de interés en la localidad son la Iglesia de San José, la Presidencia Municipal y la Casa de la Cultura.
Cuatrociénagas empezó a desarrollar una tradición vinícola en el siglo XIX y Bodegas Vinícolas Ferriño ha conservado el testigo. Otra bodega local es Vitali, fundada en 1948.
Lugares para visitar en Nuevo León
Otros sitios turísticos de interés en Nuevo León son el Parque la Turbina y Ojo de Agua, ambos en el municipio Sabinas Hidalgo.
Parque La Turbina
Es así llamado porque en 1932 se instalaron dos turbinas para generar hidroelecticidad aprovechando la corriente del Río Sabinas. Se encuentra a 106 km al norte de Monterrey.
En el área fue desarrollado un parque familiar en el que los visitantes disponen de la sombra de los árboles y las frescas aguas del río, además de tirolesas, palapas, asadores y parque infantil.
Parque Ojo de Agua
Es un balneario de Sabinas Hidalgo inaugurado en 1946 con el nombre de Parque Chapultepec, aunque los lugareños siempre lo han llamado Ojo de Agua.
Cuenta con una piscina de aguas naturales provenientes de un manantial y un resbaladero en caracol en el que los niños lo pasan a todo dar.
También hay otra alberca más pequeña, palapas, asadores, área infantil, tiendas y restaurantes.
Esperamos que hayas disfrutado este paseo virtual por lo mejores lugares turísticos de Nuevo León. Ahora solo falta que puedas ir a conocerlos.
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